Chinchilla Cages

Chinchilla
cages are not just your normal cages. These are especially built for
a chinchilla â€“ a small mammal that belongs to a family of
Chinchillidae and is a rodent. They are just about the size of small
rabbit but females are usually bigger than males. Since chinchillas
have a habit of chewing things, their cages should be made of
materials that they won't be able to chew like steel, because if
not, they will chew their way out. Also note that the cage should not
be painted or coated with plastic because they will consume the
coating. They are nocturnal animals so they spend most of their time
sleeping during the day but they love running around and playing.
Since they spend most of their time in the cage you can provide them
something to keep themselves busy with like a piece of cardboard.
Aside from keeping them entertained, chewing the cardboard will also
help in keeping their teeth filed down.

Cheap
chinchilla cages for sale can be found in many pet stores like
PetSmart or Petco. The prices of course may vary depending on the
size and quality of the cage. New owners usually buy a smaller cage
but eventually replace it a bigger one after some time. So to save
effort and money, choose the cage that not only fits your present
situation but will still be able to fit in the future. In short,
choose the cage that will give you long term satisfaction. It is even
advisable to choose the largest chinchilla cage possible for your
pet. Chinchillas love to climb and jump and large chinchilla cages
provide the room to do these things. You also need to take into
consideration whether or not you'll be adding another chinchilla
anytime soon before buying the cage.

Chinchillas
cannot be and should not be cleaned with water, instead use sand.
Cages for chinchillas should never have a water dish, but rather, make sure that the cage comes with a water bottle. This is to avoid
you pet from getting wet. Also make sure the bottle does not leak
because if chinchillas get wet, their fur will start to mold and may
lead to a more serious problem. If you can't find a cage with a
built-in water bottle, you might want to consider buying one instead.
It is also a plus if the cage does not have any weak openings for
your pet to escape. Another great feature for your cage is a pull out
tray. This will let you change the bedding easier and faster to
avoid awful smells from their urine. Lastly, your cage should have
wheels so that you can move it anywhere you like without you lifting
it.

But
if in case you will not be able to find the perfect cage for your
pet, you can create your own customized cage. Building a cage for
your chinchilla would be the best option available if you think that
cages available for sale does not meet you standards. Custom
chinchilla cages can are relatively easy to build. Besides, you know
your pet better than anyone so you will be able to create a cage that
caters all the needs of your pet. You know what's best for your
pet.